Waterspout — Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2011-05-21 · near Key West, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A rope-like waterspout was observed one to two miles north of Stock Island.

Wider weather episode

A shallow cumulus cloud line developed over the Lower Florida Keys, resulting in one brief waterspout north of the island chain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 305947. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.